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R
Javascript (d3.js)
Python
Bash
SQL
C++
AWK

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Sparky The SunDevil

I have served as the Mascot for Arizona State University for 7 years. I completed my undergraduate studies in Pitchfork Management and I am currently a PhD Candidate in Mascotting.

Currently searching for a data science position that allows me to integrate my mascotting skills with analytics to continually improve school spirit and ensure that SunDevils are the greatest fanbase in the world.

Education

PhD. Candidate in Mascotting

Phoenix, AZ

Arizona State University

2026 - 2022

  • Working on quantitative and qualitative methodologies for examining optimal mascotting techniques
  • University Graduate Fellow

B.S., Pitchfork Management

Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

2021 - 2017

  • Thesis: Student spirit engagement and Sun Devils

Selected Positions

Mascot

Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University

N/A

  • Performed mascot duties as greatest Sun Devil in the universe
  • Attended sporting events
  • Attended school spirit events

Selected Writing

Becoming Sparky The SunDevil

N/A

The New York Times

2024

  • New York Times Best Seller for a SunDevil in 2024

Visualizing school spirit ratings with Shiny dashboards in R

N/A

Arizona State University

2019

  • Code-through tutorial on Shiny dashboards

Word Clouds and School Chants

N/A

Arizona State University

2017

  • Textual analysis and visualization